Prosthetics and Orthotics Care for People with Diabetes
ISPO Canada 2009 Symposium

The 2009 Symposium brings together an international array of experts with a wide spectrum of experience related to prosthetic and orthotic care for people with diabetes. This Symposium will be of interest to all health professionals working with prosthetics, orthotics, or physical rehabilitation; biomechanists; kinesiologists, and engineers. The 2009 Symposium is being held in conjunction with the Ontario Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists.

Forms: Registration (PDF), Exhibitor form (PDF), Cover Letter (PDF), Program (PDF)

ISPO Symposium Info
Location

Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre
Vaughan Estate & SCIL
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date October 22-24, 2009
Featured Speakers

Robert Silver, MD, Endocrinologist (Toronto)
Jan-Willem G. Meijer, MD, PhD, Physiatrist (Netherlands)
Nancy Elftman, CO, C.Ped., Orthotist (USA)
Stefania Fatone, PhD , Assistant Professor, Prosthetist/Orthotist (USA)
Bengt Söderberg, CPO (Sweden)
Peter Kyberd, PhD (IBME, U. New Brunswick)
Topics

The current stats of diabetic care
Physical rehabilitation for the diabetic population
Prosthetic and orthotic care for people with diabetes
Gait biomechanics for peripheral neuropathy
Outcome measurement

Workshops Orthotic approaches for the neuropathic foot
Partial foot prosthetics
Manufacturer Workshops
(Thursday,
October 22)

Canadian Orthopaedic
Ortoped - Becker
Otto Bock - Custom Silicone, Harmony
Trulife

Exhibitors Becker (Ortoped), Canadian Orthopaedic, Ortoped, Otto Bock,
National Shoe, Trulife, Turner Medical, Vittoria Phoenix
Cost
(tax included)

ISPO/OAPO Members (before September 11, 2009): $195
ISPO/OAPO Members (after September 11, 2009): $250
Non Members (before September 11, 2009): $400
Non Members (after September 11, 2009): $500
Students: $100
Manufacturer Workshops only (before September 11, 2009): $100
Manufacturer Workshops only (after September 11, 2009): $140

( Lunch and refreshment breaks provided)
Accommodation

Crowne Plaza Hotel (Toronto-Don Valley)
1250 Eglinton Ave. E., Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1J3
Phone: 1-877-474-6835, Email: [email protected]
Rate: $119.00 + tax (parking $8.00 per night)

* Book before September 23, 2005
(mention “ISPO Canada” for group rate)
Contact Information

Patrick Lebel
Prosthetics and Orthotics
The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre
505 Smyth Road
Ottawa, ON, Canada
K1H8M2

Email [email protected]
Telephone 613-737-7350 x75314
FAX 613-737-4260
Continuing Education Credits ABC: Day1 (4), Day 2 (6.25), Day 3 (3) = 13.25 possible scientific credits
CBCPO: Day1 (3), Day 2 (6), Day 3 (3) = 12

 

We look forward to seeing you in Toronto.